indigenous meaning in Hindi

indigenous in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Native' from the given sentence.
   Mr. Smith believes that various tribes are the indigenous habitants of various corners of the world; unlike his contemporaries who have a viewpoint regarding an alien or foreign invasion.

   AIndigenousBAlienCInvasionDForeign
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Indigenous

   Answer: Indigenous
   Explanation:
   The word "native" means originating or belonging naturally to a particular place – स्वदेशी / मूल निवासी।
   Let’s examine the options:
   • Indigenous – means originating in a particular region or environment – देशज / आदिवासी → ✅ Correct synonym
   • Alien – means foreign or unfamiliar – विदेशी → ❌ Opposite meaning
   • Invasion – means an aggressive entrance into a place – आक्रमण → ❌ Unrelated
   • Foreign – means from another country – विदेशी → ❌ Opposite meaning
   So, the most appropriate synonym of "native" in this context is indigenous – देशज / मूल निवासी.

2. SSC MTS 2025 Spelling

   There are four underlined words in the sentence given below. One of them is misspelt. Choose the option with the misspelt word.
   Mumbai's new elevated nature walkway preserves indigenious fauna and flora while ensuring minimal intervention during its eco-friendly construction.

   AindigeniousBfaunaCfloraDintervention
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) indigenious

   The correct answer is Option 1: " indigenious ."
   " Indigenious " is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "indigenous" (I-N-D-I-G-E-N-O-U-S), meaning originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. The word ends in '- ous ', not '- ious '.
   Why the other options are correctly spelt:
   • Option 2 – "fauna" is correctly spelt; it means the animals of a particular region or period.
   • Option 3 – "flora" is correctly spelt; it means the plants of a particular region or period.
   • Option 4 – "intervention" is correctly spelt; it means the action of intervening in a situation.

3. SSC CGL 2020 T-2 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Indigenous

   APrimitiveBNaturalCInnateDAlien
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Alien

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (Alien)
   Type: Antonym
   INDIGENOUS – native/belonging naturally to a place (देशज).
   Meanings
   • Alien – foreign → opposite ✓. Primitive / natural / innate – close to (not opposite of) indigenous.

Examples

• “The indigenous tribes have lived here for centuries.”

indigenous – questions

What is the meaning of indigenous in Hindi?

indigenous means “स्वदेशी” in Hindi. In English: Originating naturally in a particular place; native

What are the synonyms of indigenous?

Synonyms of indigenous: native, local, aboriginal, domestic.

What is the opposite of indigenous?

Antonyms of indigenous: foreign, imported, alien.

Has indigenous been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – indigenous has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-2.

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